We’ve all been there when we have sat on our bed, staring into space, cluelessly wondering what to wear. Another similar situation we have experienced for sure is aimlessly looking through our makeup kit after we have finally solved the problem of what to wear. Understanding how to match your makeup to your outfit is a struggle that we all relate to on a whole other level, but we’re here to help make it easier for you.
You ask, why should it match? Well, for starters, matching your outfit and makeup creates a cohesive look, making you appear well-put-together, confident, and polished. Now, who wouldn’t want that? Read on to learn how to become a pro at matching your makeup to your outfit.
Color Theory – Your Secret Arsenal!
If you’re ever stuck on what color to go for to complement your bright-hued outfit, you can always take a quick glance at the color wheel and check for complementary hues. For instance, if you are wearing a red dress, you can opt for a warm peachy lip color or nude lip. You can go for a bronze or orange eyeshadow if you are wearing a blue top.
Vibe Check – You’re Go-To When In Doubt!
Identifying the vibe and style you’re going for will always help as a guide to curating your makeup look. For instance, if you are going for a classic or elegant look, then your makeup should also stick to neutrals, minimal, and classics like mascara, nude or subtle pink lipstick, and maybe a thin eyeliner. However, if your outfit is edgy, fun, bold, or experimental, you can opt for a bold lip color, drawing funky graphic eyeliner looks with a colored eyeliner.
One Feature At A Time!
The key here is to focus on one feature that you are most confident about, rather than going all out with your makeup. For example, you can draw attention to your eyes by going in with a bold eyeliner, an intense black mascara, and smoked-out eyeshadow with a nude lip or go in for a bold and bright colored lipstick, keeping your eyes bare or just applying a clear brow gel for a polished look.
Bringing Undertones To The Front End…
Your skin undertones play a vital role in matching your makeup look to your outfit. After you have identified your undertone – warm, cool, or neutral – stick to pigments with the same undertones. For instance, people with cool undertones should wear cooler-toned shades like silver, blue, pink, and other shades with cool undertones. Individuals with warm undertones should wear warm-undertone shades such as gold, orange, and peach. For those who have neutral undertones, you can play with both undertones as they both would complement your skin tone equally well.
Texture Matching? Is That A Thing?
You might have heard about matching your makeup to your accessories, like your earrings, bag, or shoes, going in with the same color as them for your eyes, cheeks, or lips. Now hear us out before you’re quick to judge, but yes – texture matching is a thing! If your outfit is fun and playful with a youthful appearance, opt for a dewy finish look for a healthy glow. Whereas for a well-structured, formal, and classy outfit, you can opt for a matte finish, rendering a sophisticated appearance.
Some More Tips To Keep In Mind
- Don’t try to match everything; sometimes contrasts really work well. If you have a monochromatic look going on, be it bold or subtle, you can choose a color that contrasts well with the outfit.
- Keep the occasion, time, and place in mind when curating your makeup and outfit look.
- If your outfit is patterned with bold or subtle patterns, you need to choose your makeup wisely as it could come off too strong.
- When in doubt, opt for neutral colors to curate a look because it's better to look simple than disastrous.
Lastly, it's important not to get caught up so hard in the details that you stop having fun and experimenting with your outfits and makeup; sometimes deviating from these helps you find your own personal style and discover new trends.
